Cómo EVITAR que un GATO TREPE dónde NO DEBE 🌳🐈

Cats instinctively climb and jump, which is a natural behavior for this species. However, it is normal to want to prevent them from doing so in places where they shouldn't. In this video by an animal expert, we explain how you can prevent your cat from climbing without harming their well being or hindering their natural instincts. Let's get started. It is good to prevent cats from climbing. Indoor cats need to feel the adrenaline of heights just like those who live outside. To do this, you can direct their behavior to a vertical space that has been designed for them and is suitable for this activity. If your cat can climb whenever it wants in permitted places, it will be able to burn off energy and will also prevent them from climbing walls or curtains. Therefore, we recommend that you follow these two tips. 1. Offer them a scratching post with different heights Cats prefer to observe their surroundings from an elevated vantage point and like to sleep high. Therefore, it is essential to offer them a space with different heights to rest, such as a scratching post. The higher the scratching post the better. Scratching posts are wrapped in string so that cats can scratch and file their nails. This will release their energy and allow them to engage in another behavior typical of this species. Marking. Find out more about the benefits of scratching posts with different heights in the video on the card. 2. Place obstacles in forbidden places Cats don't like things getting stuck to their paws or unpleasant textures. Therefore, to prevent them from climbing where they shouldn't, we have to make this behavior uninteresting in those places that we consider forbidden. An effective and harmless solution is to put double sided adhesive tape in places where they shouldn't climb. If they step on it, the texture will be unpleasant for them and they will lose interest in climbing in that place. Another option is to place an object that moves when the cat climbs up. This will teach them that it's not worth continuing. Also, if your cat climbs on the counter, sofa or table, try not to pet them but rather put them down. Otherwise they will take advantage of the attention you are giving them. How to Stop a Cat from Climbing Curtains Cats find curtains fascinating, so to prevent them from climbing them, you need to make them an interesting Hang them so that they don't reach the floor or the window sill so that the hem ends at least 10 centimeters above the window. You can also tie them up, especially if your cat is home alone, to prevent them from moving around. On the other hand, don't forget to make sure that there are plenty of alternative play options for your cat to keep themselves entertained. Discover five games to entertain your cat in the video above How To Stop youp Cat From Climbing youg Legs A cat climbing your legs has to do with finding food. From a very young age, cats learn to climb trees to stay safe while their mother goes hunting. It could also be that they see your legs as a way to climb as high as they want, just like they would a tree. So if your cat climbs up your legs when you prepare food for him, it's best to let him wait in another room. However, first you need to create a calm environment to prevent him from suffering anxiety, from feeling that you're forbidding him from entering the kitchen. With positive reinforcement, consistency and coherence, you'll get him to understand. It's also important not to let him climb up your legs under any other circumstances since he doesn't understand why he can do it sometimes and not at other times. Therefore, if, for example, you're on the couch and your cat climbs up your legs to climb up, it's necessary to offer him a suitable alternative such as a scratching post with different heights, a ramp, or some stairs. How to Stop a Cat from Climbing Trees if you're worried that your cat won't be able to come down from a tree again, you should know that it's normal for him to wait a while before coming down. It worries him, but once he's learned how to do it, coming down from the tree won't be a problem anymore. Now, if you are worried about your cat escaping from the garden, you can place a fence around the tree to prevent it from accessing it, or at a height where you want your cat to stop climbing. You can also cover the trunk with aluminum foil to prevent it from climbing. You can also use double sided tape or plastic wrap because we know that cats do not like these textures. If you want to continue learning about cat behavior, don't miss the playlist that we have left for you here on the side. Tell us, does your cat already have scratching posts at different heights? Until next time, experts.